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The Shetland Times Ltd publishes the islands’ weekly newspaper, and books of local interest, covering Shetland news, jobs, sport, property and much more.
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‘If I’d turned into the junction, I’d be dead’ - Calls made to avoid dangerous overtaking in Quarff after close shaves
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (176+ words) Calls have been made to avoid dangerous overtaking in Quarff following “abysmal” driving. A motorist took to Facebook after a dangerous overtake last night (Saturday) almost seriously injured those on the road. The driver was indicated to turn into the…...
‘Derelict’ area highlighted to police after reports of anti-social behaviour, loud music and noise
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (333+ words) Police are monitoring a ‘derelict’ area behind the Lounge after claims of loud music and noise reported by nearby residents were revealed. Anti-social behaviour has been a growing concern in the Lerwick Lanes, and Lerwick Community Council was reassured that…...
Shetland man acquitted of rape after High Court trial said he went through ‘wide range of emotions’
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (126+ words) A former care worker was acquitted of raping a woman and sexually assaulting a second woman in Shetland today (Tuesday). Colin Spall, 46, stood trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of three sexual offences but was found not guilty…...
Women’s support organisations help bring about 52 charges of domestic abuse against three alleged serial perpetrators
6+ day, 44+ min ago (481+ words) A specialised police task force is visiting the isles to investigate three serial offenders accused of domestic offences. Domestic Abuse Task Force (DATF) North which is led by Detective Inspector Gordon Pattullo said the team was in Shetland to support…...
‘Self-appointed vigilante’ from Shetland sent to prison for Thurso hate crime
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (192+ words) A Shetland man has received an eight-month custodial sentence for a severe assault that was aggravated by prejudice. At Wick Sheriff Court this week, Stephen Clark Byars pleaded guilty to a crime he committed in Thurso in 2024. Byars, who was…...
Sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, violence and disorder fuels 50 per cent rise in police incidents in Lewick
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (366+ words) Police incidents over the summer in Lerwick shot up by more than 50 per cent, fuelled by a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, violence and disorder. A report due to be discussed by Lerwick Community Council identified 148 incidents attended by police…...
‘Crazy’ driver clocked doing almost 100mph
1+ week, 1+ day ago (534+ words) A councillor has blasted a “crazy” driver who was caught doing almost 100mph on the approach to Lerwick - the highest speed detected by police in the last five years. New figures Police Scotland provided to The Shetland Times after a Freedom…...
Sandwick man admits being abusive to his former partner and attempting to remove two children from school to Denmark
1+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) A Sandwick man has admitted being abusive to his former partner and attempting to remove his two eldest children from school to Denmark. Michael Welsh, 68, of Central Park, pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court…...
Man, 57, appears in court to charged with three counts of sending sexual communications to a teen
1+ week, 4+ day ago (75+ words) A 57-year-old man has appeared in charged with three counts of sending sexual communications to a teenager. Richard Hussey, whose address was given as Shetland, made no plea when he appeared in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court this morning (Wednesday)....
Walls man jailed for 18 months for sexual assault
1+ week, 4+ day ago (222+ words) A Walls man has been jailed for 18 months after he was found guilty by a jury of sexual assault. A jury found Stephen Gray, 65, guilty by majority verdict last month. He reappeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court today (Wednesday) for sentencing…...